💇 Hair Loss Stage Finder

Pick the drawing closest to your hair to see your stage and the usual options.

Drawings are top views with the forehead at the top. Pick the closest to your hair.

When to see a doctor promptly

Sudden round patches of hair loss (possible alopecia areata).
Heavy diffuse shedding after illness, pregnancy, crash dieting or stress.
Itching, redness, scaling or pain on the scalp.
In women: with irregular periods, acne or excess facial hair.

🩺 Medically reviewed by: Dr. Sohaib Alshami (Surgeon — Aesthetic Medicine) and Dr. Mohammad Alshami (Dentist — Oral Surgery & Dental Implants) · Last reviewed: 2026-10-02

Sources: Norwood OT. South Med J 1975;68:1359–65 · Ludwig E. Br J Dermatol 1977;97:247–54 · American Academy of Dermatology

This tool is for education only and does not replace a medical consultation — doses and plans are set after examination.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Norwood scale?

The Norwood-Hamilton scale divides male pattern baldness into 7 stages by hairline recession and crown loss; doctors use it to plan treatment and assess transplants.

At which stage does treatment work without a transplant?

In early stages (II–IV) medication and PRP are most effective for keeping hair; in advanced stages a transplant is usually the main option.

Does PRP work for hair loss?

It can help strengthen hair and reduce shedding as a supportive treatment, usually 3–4 monthly sessions followed by maintenance.

What is the Ludwig scale for women?

It grades female pattern hair loss into 3 stages by thinning on the top of the scalp, usually with the front hairline preserved.

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